Field Officers at New Incentives

New Incentives is a US-based nonprofit committed to implementing health-related cash transfer programs to save lives in developing countries. Operating in Nigeria, New Incentives gives pregnant women with at-risk pregnancies conditional cash transfers, which encourage them to follow medical advice and treatment so that their children are born healthy.The Field Officers will support the New Incentives program that utilizes cash transfers to encourage mothers to complete the immunization schedule of their infants. The program is operated in cooperation with the State Primary Healthcare Development Board in Jigawa/Katsina/Zamfara State. The primary duty in the role will be enrolling beneficiaries at public clinics.

Field Officers are hired full-time and work at clinics throughout Jigawa, Katsina, and Zamfara State and must already be based/reside in one of the following towns:

Jigawa

Gwiwa
Gumel
Yankwashi
Kazaure
Miga
Maigatari
Kiyawa
Gwaram
Dutse
Buji
Kafin Hausa
Malam Madori
Auyo
Sule Tankarkar
Gagarawa
Roni
Babura
Jahun
Kaugama
Kiri Kasama
Guri
Garki
Hadejia
Taura
Birnin Kudu
Biriniwa
Ringim

Katsina

Musawa
Zango
Dan Musa
Sandamu
Matazu
Mashi
Katsina
Sabuwa
Kaita
Dutsi
Dandume
Batsari
Jibia
Danja
Batagarawa
Rimi
Kankara
Malumfashi
Kafur
Mani
Funtua
Kusada
Bindawa
Daura
Mai'Adua
Baure
Faskari
Dutsin Ma
Bakori
Kurfi
Charanchi
Kankia
Ingawa
Safana

Zamfara

Bungudu
Birnin Magaji-Kiyaw
Gusau
Talata Mafara
Zurmi
Kaura Namoda
Anka
Maru
Tsafe
Shinkafi
Bakura
Gummi
Maradun
Bukkuyum

Context:

Over the past years, Nigeria has considerably expanded the availability of vaccination services for infants. Despite this progress on the supply side, demand for vaccinations remains relatively low. New Incentives encourage mothers to fully vaccinate their infants with cash transfers and thereby ensures their babies are protected against deadly diseases. The cash transfers allow the mothers to afford transport to the clinic and compensate them for lost income.

Key Duties:

Enrolling beneficiaries at remote public clinics
Monitor immunization services at your clinic
Interact with clinic staff and beneficiaries
Assist with other duties related to the program

Please note that this is a hands-on job for hard-working, dedicated young candidates.

Required Qualifications:

Fluency in local languages/dialects spoken in Jigawa/Katsina/Zamfara State, especially Hausa. Please state the names of the languages/dialects you can speak and your fluency level for each language in your cover letter.
Nigerian national already based in Jigawa, Katsina, or Zamfara State.
Minimum of National Diploma, ideally Bachelor degree, preferably in the field of health or other natural sciences
Willingness to work at remote public clinics a few days per week and take public transport to reach them
Experience with the Nigerian health system and clinic documentation, particularly related to infant health and vaccinations
Experience in collecting, synthesizing, and drawing conclusions from (health) data desirable
Careful attention to financial matters and management of funds
Detail-oriented, diligent professional
Passion to help others and reduce infant mortality
Very good communications and writing skills, English, Hausa, and dialects (verbal and written)
Excellent responsiveness to email and phone requests
Proficiency in Microsoft Word/Excel, internet browsers, smartphones, and new communications technology in general
Hard-working, result-oriented and loyal
Motivation to work in a young organization that is constantly changing based on stakeholder feedback and operates with a lean structure